{
  "id": 18288110,
  "title": "Press Week: Abia Correspondents Chapel Trains 50 Journalists",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/press-week-abia-correspondents-chapel-trains-50-journalists",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T10:17:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/11/05/press-week-abia-correspondents-chapel-trains-50-journalists/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Abia State is set to initiate a three-day training for over 50 journalists and media professionals from November 4 to 6, 2026. This training, organized as part of the Chapel's Press Week activities, is spearheaded by Deacon Steve Oko, Secretary Henrietta Ashikodi, Peter Okor, and Leonard Okachie. The aim is to prepare media practitioners for the upcoming 2027 general elections, addressing the era of disinformation and digital manipulation. The training will focus on responsible AI use in reporting, fact-checking, ethical coverage of elections, media safety, addressing hate speech, and promoting peaceful elections. Notable speakers include the Resident Electoral Commissioner in Abia State, Prof. Sylvia Uchenna Agu, and the first female Professor of Mass Communication in Nigeria, Prof. Stella Okunna. The Chapel's Chairperson, Deacon Steve Oko, will deliver the keynote address during the final session on November 6. The event will also host a political debate and manifesto presentation by National Assembly candidates from various parties, providing them with a platform to present their policies to the electorate via the Chapel's media channels.",
  "summary": "Boniface Okoro in Umuahia The Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Abia State, will today (November 4, 2026) kick off a three-day training for over 50 journalists",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}